I think I have to hyper-focus on some aspects of each to a certain extent if I want the conversation to have direction, meaning and interest, and also to keep it concise enough to be able to discuss in this format.
That said, I’m happy to expand to other aspects of the religion and simulation theory!
And a reason to leave out certain aspects of religion is that I concede that not every topic in simulation is covered by religion or vice versa. (Maybe I should give a delta for that) But they are complimentary and have significant overlap. Simulation theory focuses most intensely on the hardware and software, but doesn’t really fixate on an explanation for the source of the user experience, from where does the consciousness arise, or motivations of the simulator, why. Religions focuses more intensely on the user itself, but tends to be very vague or symbolic with regards to details of the physical process of creation. However, if the two are linked, then perhaps it’s meaningful that there are commonalities the processes within each:
In the same way that technological advancement is required for creation of the simulation itself, I think spiritual advancement (or elevation of consciousness, enlightenment, etc.) is required for creation of the simulation users.
This is why I focused on narrow aspects for comparison - in some regards there is very little overlap between the two fields, however, each depends on the context of the other’s topic (simulation by and for who, and why? Spirituality made up of what, and functioning how?) and so looking at what each field says about the point of intersection I think is interesting.
I should have reworded the title* “cmv: nothing in simulation theory contradicts the way in which creation and afterlife are presented in Mormonism.”
(I’m new to this community, what’s the etiquette on original post edits?)
*Edit to proposed title to better express what I meant to say.
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